He was born on Nov. 26, 1927, in West Bend, and later graduated from Ann
Arbor, Mich. He served in the U.S. Army, including two years in Germany
after World War II and he was a member of the First Regimental Army Band.

Mr. Eberhardt was a forester for 35 years. He planted many trees and
helped fight many forest fires, including jumping out of airplanes to
fight fires in remote areas. He also worked as a Realtor for 18 years. He
was an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster. Mr. Eberhardt was an active volunteer
including; North Oaks Hospital, Westside and Eastside Elementary Schools,
C.A.S.A., a board member for the Youth Service Bureau, the American
Legion, and more than 50 years with the United Methodist Church. Bill had
a love for the outdoors and regularly enjoyed tennis and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Alma Gerner Eberhardt.

Family and friends celebrated Williamís life on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
from 2-3 p.m. at the First United Methodist

Church in Ponchatoula. A memorial service was held beginning at 3 p.m.
Donations may be made to the New Horizons Youth Service Bureau, 47257
River Road, Hammond, LA 70401 or the American Cancer Society.